How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL035 - Provisional serial numbers cannot be blocked

/SCWM/SERIAL035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Provisional serial numbers cannot be blocked

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/SCWM/SERIAL035 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL035 indicates that provisional serial numbers cannot be blocked. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and serial number handling in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to block a provisional serial number that is not allowed to be blocked. Provisional serial numbers are typically used in scenarios where the serial number is not yet finalized or confirmed, and blocking them may not be permissible due to business rules or system configurations.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Provisional Status: The serial number is in a provisional state and cannot be blocked until it is confirmed or finalized.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow blocking of provisional serial numbers.
  Business Process: The business process being followed may not support blocking provisional serial numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Status: Verify the status of the serial number in question. Ensure